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What Your Airline Miles Can Teach You About Leading

Marcel Sanchez

Published on: 04/08/2026

Recently, I was traveling to Kenya with my good friend, Juan. Some think my friend is actually my personal bodyguard. If I needed one, he would definitely be my first choice. As a military veteran, Juan is always thinking about safety.

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The hidden cost of avoiding difficult conversations

Marcel Sanchez

Published on: 03/21/2026

Is there a real cost when difficult conversations are avoided? What about for your team? Research published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior shows that teams engaging in open, constructive dialogue see up to 25% higher decision quality.

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The hardest move I’ve ever planned (and it wasn’t mine)

Marcel Sanchez

Published on: 03/19/2026

I’ve spent my life helping people move. I’ve written 29 books on the subject of growth, change, marriage, and leadership. But this Friday, all that expertise feels very small. This Friday, we're moving my mother into an Assisted Living Facility.

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